What was said in RBI’s Clarification?

The RBI said in its clarification: “There is some news in media about the RTI reply.” It is being said that it is not necessary to link the Aadhaar with the bank accounts. RBI wants to clarify that on June 1, 2017, the Central Government had released Money laundering Prevention (Maintenance of Records), second amendment rule 2017 in the gazette. Under this, it has been necessary to link the Aadhaar Number to the bank account. Banks apply this rule and do not wait for any order for this.

Step 4: Kindly furnish self-attested Aadhaar copy along with original Aadhaar card to the bank official for verification purpose.

Linking Your Aadhaar Card to Your ICICI Account through the Offline

Before commencing the process of linking your Aadhaar Card to your ICICI bank account, you will require few documents ready with you, including an original copy and photocopy of your Aadhaar Card, your ICICI passbook and the Aadhaar Card linking form that can be downloaded from the ICICI website or you may get that form form ICICI Branch.

Now you will require to fill information required in the form by entering the name and address of your branch, your ICICI account number, your name and address as printed on the Aadhaar Card, and your Aadhaar Number or aadhar UID number. Now Attach A photocopy of your Aadhaar Card with the form. After you have completed entering the necessary details, you will be required to visit to your bank branch to submit the application to a representative or official of the bank.

Bank will verify your details and The bank will accept the original Aadhaar Card along with a photocopy and will then start the verification process, cross-checking the information you have provided with the information on the Aadhaar database. If the details match, the processing of your application will begin, and once that has been completed, you will receive a notification from the bank at your registered mobile number that your Aadhaar Card has been successfully linked to your ICICI account.